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Major Gulf exchanges held steady or dipped slightly amid the escalating conflict. Saudi’s benchmark remained flat after earlier losses, Dubai and Abu Dhabi edged up ~0.1%, and Qatar gained marginally—reflecting caution in regional markets   Source: reuters.com

Financial markets worldwide are jittery as the Israel–Iran conflict enters its sixth day. Rising oil prices (Brent at $76.70) and a U.S. dollar rally reflect investor flight to safety. Stocks in Asia-Pacific and Europe fell, while U.S. markets closed lower, and bond yields dropped  Source: reuters.com

Oil futures surged over 2% today, as the Middle East conflict intensified, though physical crude flows remain steady. The Strait of Hormuz remains open, easing supply disruption fears despite heightened risk premiums  Source: reuters.com

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) continues its fast ascent: firm registrations grew by 32% and assets under management surged a staggering 245% year-on-year. The presence of heavyweights like BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Coinbase, and Circle underscores its growing global finance footprint   Source: reuters.com

Gulf nations like Saudi, UAE, and Qatar are spending billions to develop AI infrastructure, partnering with global tech leaders. However, sustainability concerns also emerge—highlighting project delays, cost overruns (e.g. Neom), and rising geopolitical ris Source: wsj.com

Although oil prices spiked roughly 7% midweek, real-world crude flows remain unaffected. Reports confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz continues to operate normally, with global supply chains remaining intact despite regional instability   Source: reuters.com

After earlier losses, Gulf stock exchanges—including Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar—rebounded on Monday. Saudi’s TASI rose 1.3%, Dubai gained 0.8%, and Qatar climbed 1.7%, supported by easing oil prices and encouraging global economic data   Source: reuters.com

Markets across the world saw turbulence as the Israel‑Iran conflict entered its fifth day. Oil futures jumped over 2% before settling around $72 a barrel, while safe-haven assets like gold and U.S. Treasuries gained traction. Global equities showed a mix of movements, with some Asian markets up and others down  Source: reuters.com

With Israel carrying out airstrikes on Iranian facilities, global oil markets responded sharply. Brent crude surged by approximately 7%, settling around $74.23 per barrel, marking its strongest one-day increase since early 2022. The spike highlights investor concerns over regional supply disruptions and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz  Source: arab news

DHL announced plans to inject over €500 million (~$571 million) into its expansion across the Gulf, enhancing logistics infrastructure and improving connectivity within Saudi Arabia and the UAE   Source: the wall street journal